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S52 CEU

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,288 mi
Last recorded39,288 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 CEU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 39,288 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 39,288 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2015 38,382 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

front disc floating bobbins slightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2014 36,986 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 35,269 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 34,602 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 30,416 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 28,867 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,382 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 23,444 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2008 23,444 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,130 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 18,130 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 May 2006 15,487 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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S52 CEU is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 40,406 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S52 CEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S52 CEU registered?

S52 CEU is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 8 December 1998.

Is S52 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S52 CEU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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